East of Lake Turkana Travel Guide

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As mentioned in the Northern Kenya section, there is
the danger of encountering bandits, or shiftas
in the desert anywhere north of Samburu National
Reserve. Unless you want to get left in the middle of
nowhere by Somali, Ethiopian, or Sudanese shiftas with
absolutely nothing by your underwear, you need to
travel in a convoy system with an armed escort.

Gametrackers in Nairobi (# (02) 338927) offers
an excellent 8-day trip that covers much of the desert
east of the lake. Starting in Nairobi, you’ll pass
Mt. Kenya and head north to Samburu and Buffalo
Springs National Reserves. From there they connect
with an armed convoy and continue north to Marsabit
National Reserve. They then cut west towards Lake
Turkana, passing the beautiful Chalbi Desert. They
camp at Loyangalani on the shore of Lake Turkana, then
return to Nairobi hitting a few other sites on the way
down. Gametrackers’ rates are negotiable, if you’re
willing to bring your own food and beverages.